The document provides descriptions of various nursing specialties, including labor and delivery nurses, legal nurse consultants, long-term care nurses, managed care nurses, medical-surgical nurses, and more. It summarizes their typical duties, work settings, and roles within the healthcare system.

1. NURSING
SPECIALTY

2. Labor and Delivery (L&D)
The Labor and Delivery (L&D) RN ensures
the safety of both mother and baby during
the childbirth process. They work with the
interdisciplinary team to bring life safely into
the world. The L&D nurse must think and
act quickly while constantly assessing for
emergencies and initiating appropriate
interventions. This RN may assist with
caesarean sections, initiate an

3. Legal nurse consultants
Legal nurse consultants are highly
educated RNs who work as experts
on cases involving medical issues.
They can work in law offices,
government agencies, hospitals, and
insurance companies. Their duties
may include reviewing and
summarizing medical records,
serving as expert witnesses,
investigating patient claims, auditing
medical bills, and more.

4. Long-term care nurses
Long-term care nurses provide care for patients requiring
extended care, including the elderly, patients with
disabilities and those with chronic illnesses. In addition to
administering medication, conducting vital sign checks
and performing therapeutic treatments, long-term care
nurses assist their patients in daily activities such as
feeding, dressing and bathing, as well as provide
emotional support and education for patients and their
loved ones.

5. Managed care nurses
Managed care nurses evaluate the healthcare needs of patients
and use specialized knowledge of the managed care system to
connect them to quality, cost-effective healthcare providers.
Often working with the elderly and low income individuals who
rely on government funded healthcare assistance programs like
Medicare and Medicaid, managed care nurses counsel patients
on the importance of preventative healthcare and ensure patients
receive the consistent care they need while keeping costs low for
patients and insurance companies.

6. Medical-Surgical nurses
Medical-Surgical nurses work mostly in caring for adult patients
who have an acute condition or illness, or who are recovering from
surgery. While Med-Surg nursing used to be viewed as an entry-
level position for nurses looking to gain experience after graduation
and licensure, perspective has shifted somewhat in that to be
competent and effective requires mastery of so many different
specialties that med-surg has become something of a specialty in
itself. Still viewed as foundational, most nurses will find their
practice greatly enhanced by a position on the med-surg ward,
regardless of where their career path takes them afterward.

7. Military nurses
Military nurses are RNs who serve in a
branch of the military and are specially
trained to provide medical care to patients
in military clinics or hospitals, or in
makeshift medical facilities near combat
zones. They may care for soldiers or other
military personnel, veterans, or service
members' families.

8. Missionary nurses
Missionary nurses work in underdeveloped
and developing regions of the world, caring
for patients who otherwise would not have
access to modern medicine and basic
healthcare. Often working with churches,
non-profit organizations and humanitarian
groups, missionary nurses treat common
illnesses and injuries, administer vaccinations
and medicines and educate patients about
proper hygiene and how to prevent disease
and infection, as well as share their spiritual
beliefs with local communities.

9. Nephrology nurses
Nephrology nurses care for patients who have, or are at risk for,
kidney problems including Chronic Kidney Disease, kidney
transplants, and other diseases and issues. Nephrology nurses may
perform dialysis, monitor patients, provide prevention information
and education, help manage symptoms, and more. They typically
work in hospitals, clinics, dialysis centers, and physicians' offices.

10. Neuroscience nurses
Neuroscience nurses treat patients with
nervous system diseases or disorders, such
as epilepsy, strokes, multiple sclerosis, and
more. They help perform physical
assessments and neurological exams, and
assist with things like mobility, physical
rehabilitation, and other tasks to help
patients get back to activities of daily
living. They also provide resources to
patients and families and track the healing
process.

11. Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit nurses, also known as NICU
nurses, care for newborn infants who have a variety of medical
ailments, including premature congenital disabilities, cardiac
malformations, dangerous infections, and more. Aside from
treating these newborns, they also train and educate families on
how to care for the infant and communicate with them
regarding the infant's treatment and progress. They primarily
work in the NICU department of hospitals, although they can
occasionally work in other settings.

12. Nurse administrators
Nurse administrators are high-level nurses who oversee staff in
hospitals or other medical environments. They set policies and
procedures, hire and train new nurses, and develop and maintain
department budgets. This role usually reports to the hospital CEO and
is office-based rather than patient-facing.

13. Nurse Advocate
A nurse advocate works on behalf of patients to maintain quality of
care and protect patients' rights. They help patients and families
navigate the healthcare system and act as a liaison between patients,
healthcare providers, and insurance companies. They play a big role in
educating patients on healthcare decisions, resources, and insurance
benefits and assist with any disputes a patient may have with their care.

14. Nurse Attorney
A nurse attorney is trained as both a registered nurse and an
attorney. This means that both a nursing degree and law degree are
required. Nurse attorneys may work in either legal or medical
settings doing things like reviewing medical records for insurance
companies, working with risk management departments in
hospitals to ensure that healthcare policies are followed, or
lobbying for healthcare organizations.

15. Nurse entrepreneurs
Nurse entrepreneurs use their professional nursing experience and
business savvy to launch and run their own business ventures within
the healthcare field. Requiring strong business skills, creativity and a
lot of hard work, becoming a nurse entrepreneur offers nurses a unique
opportunity to take control of their careers, set their own schedule and
follow their passions in the nursing field.

16. Nurse executives
Nurse executives are highly educated RNs who also usually hold an
advanced business degree. They manage and oversee the nursing
staff in medical facilities, design and manage patient care, shape
healthcare policies, create healthcare budgets, and more. Experience
in both nursing and business is necessary to succeed in the role. They
work in places such as hospitals, healthcare organizations, nursing
schools, and other facilities.

17. Nurse managers
Nurse managers are responsible for supervising a nursing unit in a
hospital or clinic. That includes direction of nursing staff, oversight
of patient care and some management or budget decisions. In other
words, instead of spending their day screening patients and
checking vitals, they are establishing work schedules, coordinating
meetings and making personnel decisions.

18. Obstetrics (OB) nurses
Obstetrics (OB) nurses care for female patients before, during, and
after pregnancy and childbirth. They assist an OB/GYN doctor
with prenatal checkups, ultrasounds, screenings, and can also help
with the childbirthing process. In addition to this, they also assist
with other women's health issues such as birth control information,
cancer screenings, and infertility. They most often work in
OB/GYN physician offices, maternity wards in hospitals, or in
birthing centers, though they can work in areas such as urgent care
as well.

19. Occupational health nurses
Occupational health nurses help prevent and
investigate workplace ailments and injuries.
They promote safe and healthy workplaces,
and look into instances of on-the-job injuries
or unsafe procedures to protect a company
and ensure worker health. They may help
establish safety and security protocols for
companies, tend to and document workplace
injuries and illnesses, and/or perform drug and
alcohol testing, amongst other tasks.

20. Oncology nursing
Oncology nursing care is sometimes referred to as
Hematology/Oncology or 'Heme / Onc' nursing. These nurses
specialize in caring for individuals who have been diagnosed with a
blood borne cancer (like leukemia) or a solid cancer (like a tumor).
Oncology nurses are the first line of communication, care and
education that patients learn to lean on as they undergo a scary and
often challenging path to remission. Working with both adult and
pediatric populations, the Oncology nurse helps patients and families
track results and studies, inform about next steps, and manage
symptoms throughout treatment.

21. OPERATING ROOM NURSE
In every aspect of pre-surgery, intra-surgery and post-surgery, there's
an OR nurse to help navigate the process; assisting the surgical team,
providing care for the patient, and educating the patient's family. The
OR nurse promotes the health and welfare of the patient under a
variety of conditions. With the promotion of a supportive, care-
focused and positive environment, the OR nurse is a valuable
addition to many hospitals, doctor's offices and clinics.

22. Ophthalmic nurses
Ophthalmic nurses specialize in treating patients with various eye
diseases and injuries. Working directly with ophthalmologists,
ophthalmic nurses assist with eye exams, perform vision tests and
administer medications, as well as educate patients on how to care
for their eye disease or injury at home. They may also assist with
various surgical procedures and care for patients prior to and
following surgery.

23. Organ procurement coordinators
Organ procurement coordinators are registered nurses who
oversee and assist in the process of organ transplant surgeries.
They help prepare the deceased body for transplant, help to match
a donor to a recipient, and coordinate with doctors and surgeons
regarding transportation of the organ. Most coordinators are RNs
who have a surgical background and complete the Certified
Procurement Transplant Coordinator examination.

24. Orthopaedic nurses
Orthopaedic nurses deal with musculoskeletal issues
including broken or fractured bones, arthritis, joint
replacements, and more. They monitor patients before,
during, and after orthopaedic surgeries and assist in casting
and wound dressing. Orthopaedic nurses also help patients
get on a pain management schedule and help administer
pain medications. Most orthopaedic nurses are RNs with a
BSN who have passed the Orthopaedic Nurses Certification
exam.

25. Otorhinolaryngology Nurses
Otorhinolaryngology nurses specialize in treating patients with
various diseases and injuries of the ear, nose, throat, head and neck.
Also known as ENT nurses, otorhinolaryngology nurses assist with
patient exams, collect samples, administer medications and record
symptoms and medical histories. They may also assist with various
surgical procedures and care for patients prior to and following
surgery.

26. Pain management nurses
Pain management nurses are RNs who help to provide pain relief to
patients experiencing chronic pain due to illness or injury. They
employ a wide variety of techniques in order to achieve this,
including medications, stress relief techniques, exercise/diet
changes, and more. They must constantly assess and reassess
patients to make sure they are comfortable and cared for without
doing harm to them by over-medicating, etc. Pain management
nurses may work in hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, sports
medicine centers, and other places where patients may be seeking
pain relief.

27. Palliative care nurses
Palliative care nurses provide compassionate nursing care to
patients with chronic or terminal illnesses. They help patients with
pain and symptom management to ensure that they carry out their
final days in comfort. These nurses work in hospitals, nursing
homes, assisted living facilities, and private homes, or wherever a
patient requires this type of care. They also often provide emotional
support to the patient and their friends/family.

28. Parish nurses
Parish nurses, also known as faith community nurses, are RNs who
serve a parish or other faith community, integrating faith and healing
to promote health and wellness. Aside from the necessary medical
training, parish nurses must also have a strong foundation in and
knowledge of their particular faith. Parish nurses may be responsible
for tasks such as providing spiritual support to patients, mentoring
volunteers or other members of their parish, educating patients on
the importance of faith in relation to health and wellness, and
starting up support groups. They can work in churches, hospitals,
social services agencies, and more.

29. Pediatric endocrinology nurses
Pediatric endocrinology nurses treat children with endocrine
disorders, such as juvenile diabetes, pituitary problems, and adrenal
diseases. They work alongside pediatricians to test and monitor
children with these disorders, and educate patients and parents on
treatments and prevention methods, which may include lifestyle
changes. Pediatric endocrinology nurses typically work in hospitals
and pediatricians' or physicians' offices.

30. Perianesthesia nurses
Perianesthesia nurses prep patients for surgery, but their main duty
is to care for patients coming off of anesthesia or sedation following
a surgical procedure. They help to orient the patient, check vitals
including blood pressure and respiration rate, and make sure the
patient isn't suffering from any side effects or adverse reactions from
the anesthesia. These nurses most commonly work in hospitals, in
Post-Anesthesia Care Units (PACUs).

31. Perinatal nurses
Perinatal nurses care for women before, during, and after
pregnancy, and help both mother and baby for the first few weeks of
the newborn's life. They educate patients and families on things like
childbirth options, umbilical cord care, and more. Additionally, they
screen and assess patients for high-risk pregnancies and perform a
multitude of routine pregnancy tests. They may work alongside a
physician or nurse midwife during labor as well.

32. Plastic surgery nurses
Plastic surgery nurses care for patients undergoing cosmetic or
aesthetic procedures. This includes things like breast augmentation,
face/neck lifts, liposuction, reconstructions after trauma, and more.
These nurses screen patients for surgery and care for them before,
during, and after the procedure. RNs in this field must be supportive
and non-judgmental as many plastic surgeries deal with enhancing
body self-image.

33. Postpartum nurses
Postpartum nurses provide physical and emotional care for mothers
and newborn babies following a delivery. They work in hospitals and
birthing centers and often work alongside lactation consultants and
labor and delivery nurses to ensure that a new mother recovers from
the birth properly and is educated on caring for an iAnfant. They
also provide important pain management and postpartum monitoring
for the new mother.

34. Psychiatric nurses
Psychiatric nurses care for patients who suffer from mental health
illnesses as well as those struggling with addiction and substance
abuse problems. They assess and monitor patients, work with an
interdisciplinary team including psychiatrists and social workers, and
help administer medications. Psychiatric nurses work in hospitals,
medical offices, mental health facilities, schools, correctional
facilities, and in community settings where mental healthcare is
needed.

35. Public health nurses
Public health nurses serve a community, promoting health and
wellness and providing medical services. A large part of their job is
working with underserved and underprivileged populations,
providing education and resources. Public health nurses can work
in local government, such as county or city health departments, or
private public-health agencies.